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Oct
14
2022
By Cameron Grant
Warhawks go to Japan

Warhawks go to Japan

News, Opinion, University
By: Rachel Moore A picture of Shiga, Japan [aum.edu] Spending a semester in another country is a dream for many, and thanks to the study abroad program, qualified students can spend a summer or semester at one of AUM’s sister schools. With exchange institutions in South Korea, China, Japan and England, students can diversify their education and stand out among job applicants! Students in the past have spent a semester earning credits that count towards their degree while spending their free time immersed in another culture. Those who travel to one of AUM’s sister schools come home with a sense…
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Oct
10
2022
By Cameron Grant
New York flavor, Southern hospitality; A review of Chappy’s Deli

New York flavor, Southern hospitality; A review of Chappy’s Deli

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By: Dalton Kimbro Chappy’s Deli at Peppertree Big sandwiches, savory soups and fresh salads are all things you think of when you think of a traditional New York deli. These tasty foods may all seem far away, but they are a lot closer than you think. Chappy’s Deli has been serving deli foods to Montgomery and local areas since 1989, offering New York flavor with Southern hospitality. It’s safe to say that Chappy’s is a Montgomery staple, so when I found out a fellow Auburn Montgomery student and close friend of mine had never been, we decided to take a…
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Oct
10
2022
By Cameron Grant
School of rock: How two AUM freshmen are keeping grunge alive.

School of rock: How two AUM freshmen are keeping grunge alive.

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By: Dalton Kimbro “13 Seconds of Silence” at Wetumpka Oktoberfest 2022. Pictured (from left to right): Chris Offutt, Matthew Linna, Powell Franklin and Ethan Linna Music is a part of every college student’s life, but for Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) freshmen Matthew and Ethan Linna, it’s much more than that. The twin brothers are both members of a Millbrook-based alt-rock/grunge band called “13 Seconds of Silence,” and although only a year old, the band is making waves across the River Region. “Our sound is very unique,” said Ethan Linna, bass guitarist and backup vocalist. “Many of our guitar parts…
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Oct
10
2022
By Cameron Grant
2nd Annual Miss AUM Pageant

2nd Annual Miss AUM Pageant

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By: Sierra Hall Miss AUM Tamara Stewart Photo taken by: Logann Shorter The Second Annual Miss Auburn University at Montgomery Scholarship Pageant presented by AUM SGA was hosted on Sept. 23, 2022, in the Taylor Center, just as it did the year prior. Pageant coordinator Keenan Carter was happy to speak about the growth of the pageant since its inaugural run the year prior. “Last year, we took an idea with two months as a committee to put it together with no experience. This year we had more ideas and insight with other talent so this year we were able…
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Oct
10
2022
By Cameron Grant
Black Student Union: Safe Spaces on Campus

Black Student Union: Safe Spaces on Campus

Campus, News, University
By: Sierra Hall AUM Black student union AUM is home to a unique student-focused campus, where all activities are made to mind the development of students' success in leadership and education. A major part of the collegiate experience that AUM offers is the ability for students to be involved in and create clubs based on their heritage, interests and pre-professional development. The Black Student Union, known on campus as BSU, is one of the most recent additions to AUM’s list of student clubs and organizations. The first Black Student Union was created in 1966 at San Francisco State University and…
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Sep
19
2022
By Cameron Grant
The Wellness Center

The Wellness Center

University
By: Van Cathcart III AUM Wellness Center in the evening The Wellness Center on Auburn University at Montgomery’s (AUM) campus issomething you might have overlooked. In the very front of AUM you can see the buildingknown as the Wellness Center. Built in 2012, the Wellness Center houses many differentamenities to anyone who attends or has attended AUM, or someone who is affiliated with theUniversity.The modern gym has everything that anyone would ever need to improve their fitness,and is even home to several class rooms for a plethora of different classes. Inside the doors youcan find basketball courts, a full weight…
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Sep
19
2022
By Cameron Grant
Warhawk athletes return for first season post Covid-19

Warhawk athletes return for first season post Covid-19

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By: Dalton Kimbro AUM junior and elementary education major Lucy Anthony As the pandemic began to change the world in March of 2020, many athletes had no idea that their sports were about to drastically change in the very near future. From masking, to testing and shortened seasons, many Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) athletes had a much different college athletic experience than they expected. “We had to test before each meet and were only allowed to take our masks off during the actual races,” said junior elementary education major and cross country runner Lucy Anthony. Anthony, a native of…
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Sep
08
2022
By Cameron Grant

2022 Warhawk Fall sports preview

News, Sports
By: Dalton Kimbro AUM Freshman Alessia Cappai at the USC-Aiken Invitational. Photo by Tim Lutz With the beginning of the new school year comes the beginning of Auburn University at Montgomery fall sports. The Warhawks will have five different teams competing this fall: men’s and women’s cross country, men’s and women’s soccer and women’s volleyball. The men’s cross country team will have their first meet September 10 at the University of North Alabama’s UNA Invitational in Florence, Alabama, after finishing No. 7 in the Gulf South Conference (GSC) championship and eleventh in the NCAA Southern Regionals in 2021. Women’s cross…
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Sep
08
2022
By Cameron Grant

AUM Bid Day 2022

Campus, University
By: Sierra Hall AUM is home to three National Panhellenic Conference Sororities, where young women find sisterhood among their fellow students. Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority, Delta Zeta Sorority and Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority spent a week hosting and learning all about potential new members as well as sharing their reasons for joining greek life. This week of getting to know potential new members is called Primary Recruitment. Primary Recruitment allows each sorority to highlight their sisterhood, answer questions potential new members may have, discuss their philanthropy, and educate potential new members about their sorority. Primary Recruitment is a week of…
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Apr
25
2022
By Aumnibus Staff
Meet Miss Phi Beta Sigma

Meet Miss Phi Beta Sigma

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BY: Jayla Brown The Alpha Psi Alpha Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Incorporated recently held a Miss Phi Beta Sigma Pageant. Four ladies showed off their talents in dance and other performances in competition to be crowned Miss Phi Beta Sigma. After several performances, the judges crowned Sierra Hall as Miss Phi Beta Sigma 2022-2023. Hall, 22, is a Montgomery native. She is a Senior majoring in Communications with a concentration in Public Relations. She aspires to work in media that is heavily involved in nonprofit work and community engagement.  The Alpha Psi Alpha Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma…
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Apr
18
2022
By Aumnibus Staff
COMM Students Host “Reading and Representation” Diverse Book Drive for ELC 

COMM Students Host “Reading and Representation” Diverse Book Drive for ELC 

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Five Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) Communication students are hosting a diverse children’s book drive from April 18 through April 21 for AUM’s Early Learning Center (ELC) as part of a class public relations civic engagement campaign. The book drive will culminate on Thursday, April 21 at noon at the ELC in a presentation of the donated books to the children.  Donation boxes to collect diverse children’s books will be placed (from April 18 through 21) in the following locations: the AUM library, outside of the Student Resource Center in the Taylor Center, inside the ELC and in the COMM…
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Mar
29
2022
By Aumnibus Staff
Class Registration Time

Class Registration Time

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BY: Milton Westry Attention all AUM students! It is time to register for Fall 2022. Every student is going to have to meet with their academic advisor by emailing their advisors and scheduling an appointment to get signed up for classes. If a student doesn’t know who their advisor is or needs assistance, they can send an email to advisinghelp@aum.edu. It is important that every student meets with their advisor right away before the classes reach full capacity. AUM Admissions Counselor Kyle Edwards shared some information about the process of registering for classes and the way to go about it.…
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Feb
21
2022
By Aumnibus Staff
Meet Your 2022 Homecoming King and Queen

Meet Your 2022 Homecoming King and Queen

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BY: Jayla Brown Homecoming King Nominee Aaron Williams Mr. Aaron Williams is a 21-year-old senior from Mobile, Ala. He is majoring in K-12 Education. He aspires to become a football, basketball and track coach. He also has hopes to mentor young people to become great individuals. He is a Fall ‘21 initiate and proud member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Incorporated on AUM’s campus. He also serves as the Alpha Psi Alpha Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Incorporated Chapter’s president.  When asked about what winning Homecoming King means to him, Williams stated, “It means a lot to me coming…
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Feb
16
2022
By Aumnibus Staff
Warhawks Give Back at the Annual Tailgate

Warhawks Give Back at the Annual Tailgate

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BY: Kenyetta Stephens It’s Homecoming, and every year we have our annual tailgate at AUM. The tailgate started at 10 a.m. on Feb.12 and it lasted until 12 p.m. The weather was nice and bright, and many people came to celebrate. Student Affairs handed out t-shirts to everyone who attended. There were about 12 different tables with food, drinks and prizes. I was able to converse with multiple tables during that time. This was one of the first times since Covid-19 started that we had tents out. Starting at the first tent was the Campus Activities Board (CAB). CAB was…
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Feb
16
2022
By Aumnibus Staff
Come experience the day in the life of a Warhawk

Come experience the day in the life of a Warhawk

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BY: Chris Porter Auburn University at Montgomery is an award-winning university that’s one of the best places to grow as a person, make lifetime friends, and receive top-notch education. Have you ever wondered what it’s like to attend? Here is the perfect opportunity for high school students and parents to experience the day in the life of a Warhawk. On Feb. 21, AUM is hosting this event, starting at 9 a.m. and ending at 2:30 p.m.  Come meet current students, faculty and staff. You will also get to tour the campus and one residence hall. There will be sessions for…
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Feb
10
2022
By Aumnibus Staff
It’s Time To Vote for Your AUM Homecoming Court

It’s Time To Vote for Your AUM Homecoming Court

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BY: Jayla Brown Warhawks: It’s Homecoming Week. This week has been filled with games, free food, athletic events and fun. While there is so much more fun left this week, the time that everyone has been waiting for is finally here! It’s time to vote for our 2022 AUM Homecoming Court! Since Monday, candidates have been working hard and campaigning throughout the campus. You may have seen them on the Quad or in the café at their tables. It’s your chance to make their hard work worth it. Cast your vote and make your choice now. The polls opened up…
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Feb
09
2022
By Aumnibus Staff
The National Pan-Hellenic Council + AUM Welcome Two More

The National Pan-Hellenic Council + AUM Welcome Two More

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BY: Kenyetta Stephens It’s Black History Month, and you can’t talk about Black history without bringing up Black fraternities and sororities. The National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) is made up of nine Black Greek Letter Organizations (BGLOs), aka the Divine Nine. The NPHC was founded on May 10, 1930, and was incorporated in 1937. BGLOs have made significant impacts on communities, more specifically Black communities. We are excited to welcome two organizations back to campus this spring.  This semester, AUM has the pleasure to welcome two National Pan-Hellenic Council organizations back to campus. Last semester, AUM announced the return of the…
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Feb
08
2022
By Aumnibus Staff
AUM’s Nu Xi Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. to host two more donation drives

AUM’s Nu Xi Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. to host two more donation drives

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BY: Jayla Brown Looking to participate in a community service project on campus this semester? Check this one out! If you missed the canned food drive earlier this semester, you’re in luck. Now through February 14, 2022, you can join the ladies of the AUM’s Nu Xi chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., in giving. The ladies will be hosting a pajama drive in partnership with the St. Jude Research Hospital and LeBonheur Children’s Hospital.  The ladies will be collecting new children’s pajama sizes newborn-24 months. If you are interested in participating, the collection box will be located outside…
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Feb
03
2022
By Aumnibus Staff
AUM Homecoming Setting the Tone for 2022

AUM Homecoming Setting the Tone for 2022

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BY: Chris Porter Between Feb. 4-12, 2022, Auburn University at Montgomery will be hosting its annual homecoming. During this time, former students return to celebrate the existence of AUM and to reconnect with the student body, faculty and staff. This is a relief, as this will be AUM’s first homecoming since 2020, right before the start of COVID-19. Many different events and activities are taking place as part of the homecoming tradition, including a celebration of Black History Month to honor the contributions of African-Americans to history.  To get more thoughts on homecoming, I sat down with SGA president Keenan…
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Feb
03
2022
By Aumnibus Staff
Campus Activities Board to host tent party

Campus Activities Board to host tent party

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BY: Jayla Brown Homecoming is officially back at AUM, and so is the tent party we all love. On February 10, 2022, the Campus Activities Board (CAB) is bringing back the infamous Tent Party: Part 2. If you missed the first one, you do not want to miss this one. The party is from 10 p.m. to midnight. It will be held behind the library tower in the grass area. The party will feature one of our favorites, DJ Red. This event is open to AUM students only. CAB asks that every student bring their student ID for entry. The…
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